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CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Fukuda in China for talks on joint gas exploration Asahi Shimbun, 28 December 2007

Mood upbeat as Fukuda arrives in China for talks Japan Times, 28 December 2007

China Vows Fair Play in Its Global Search for Oil and Gas Washington Post, 27 December 2007

Japanese leader looks to boost relations during China visit Associated Press, 27 December 2007

Japan's premier aims to boost China ties Los Angeles Times, 27 December 2007

Survey shows US pressure does not sway supporters Taipei Times, 27 December 2007

China to Levy Tariffs on Some Exported Steel Products Bloomberg News, 27 December 2007

Japan eyes signing nuclear fusion tech accord with China Yomiuri Shimbun, 26 December 2007

Bold activists hold Beijing to account Financial Times, 26 December 2007

Chinese goods transform life in Southeast Asia International Herald Tribune, 26 December 2007

In Beijing, some bling is unwelcome Los Angeles Times, 26 December 2007

Double challenge to Beijing orthodoxy Financial Times, 26 December 2007

Dog Owner Takes On China's Web Censors Washington Post, 26 December 2007

China tax revenues climb by 30% Financial Times, 26 December 2007

China to develop renewable energy International Herald Tribune, 26 December 2007

China won't be toyed with Los Angeles Times, 25 December 2007

Heirs of China's New Elites Schooled in Ancient Values Washington Post, 25 December 2007

Keeping the faith in China BBC News, 25 December 2007

Chinese companies help promote development of Africa Xinhua News Agency, 25 December 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Obama retreats from call for China toy-import ban Reuters, 23 December 2007
Class of '77 has withstood the test of time in China International Herald Tribune, 23 December 2007
China, India hold strategic dialogue Xinhua News Agency, 22 December 2007

Rice Has Sharp Words for Taiwan, as Gates Does for China New York Times, 22 December 2007
China jails five over mine blast BBC News, 22 December 2007
China and India hold first joint military exercise Straits Times, 21 December 2007
Australian leaders hail Sino-Australian ties Xinhua News Agency, 21 December 2007
China Grabs West’s Smoke-Spewing Factories New York Times, 21 December 2007

Japan’s Fukuda to make first trip to China Financial Times, 21 December 2007
Chinese Assail Official Misconduct With Fervor Washington Post, 20 December 2007
US hits at Chinese oil deal with Iran Financial Times, 20 December 2007
China-India joint military training aims to enhance mutual trust Xinhua News Agency, 20 December 2007
Obama proposes U.S. ban on China-made toys Reuters, 19 December 2007
China establishes friendship association with central Asia Xinhua News Agency, 18 December 2007
Censored on the mainland, Ang Lee's 'Lust, Caution' is a hit in Hong Kong International Herald Tribune, 18 December 2007
China denies selling J-10 fighter jets to Iran Xinhua News Agency, 18 December 2007
UN to get increased food aid from China Xinhua News Agency, 18 December 2007
Palestinian faction leader expects China's bigger role in resolving Middle East conflicts Xinhua News Agency, 17 December 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

Parag Khanna,Waving Goodbye to Hegemony, New York Times, 27 January 2008

Howard W French, A challenge from within for the World Bank, International Herald Tribune, 25 January 2008

Huang Qing, The world warms to China's peaceful rise, China Daily, 25 January 2008

Nicholas D Kristof, China’s Genocide Olympics, New York Times, 24 January 2008

Victor Mallet, Intransigent face of the Chinese superpower, Financial Times, 23 January 2008

Jing-dong Yuan, China and the US remain focused, Asia Times, 23 January 2008

Liu Guijin, A decade of improving China-South Africa ties, China Daily, 23 January 2008

G. John Ikenberry, The Rise of China and the Future of the West, Foreign Affairs, Volume 87, Number 1, January/February 2008

Greg Mills, Chris Thompson, Partners or Predators? China in Africa, China Brief, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17 January 2008

Russell Hsiao, China and Singapore Sign First Defense and Security Agreement, China Brief, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17 January 17, 2008

Russell Hsiao, Hong Kong Newspaper Features Exclusive Preview of 2008 White Paper on China’s Foreign Policy, China Brief, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17 January 2008

M. D. Nalapat, Will India Play the “China” Hand?, China Brief, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17 January 2008

Xiong Guangkai, China progresses on road to world peace, China Daily, 16 January 2008

Hu Shisheng, A good opportunity to strengthen ties, 14 January 2008

Swaran Singh, Singh's visit expected to build on positive vibes, China Daily, 11 January 2008

Asaho Mizushima, Japan should shift policy and act for peace, China Daily, 9 January 2008

Qian Wenrong, UN's role irreplaceable as a global authority, China Daily, 8 January 2008

Kazuyo Kato, China-Japan Rapprochement in Perspective, China Brief, Volume 8, Issue 1, 4 January 2008

Cheng Dawei, Talks show China key player on world stage, China Daily, 4 January 2008

Morton Abramowitz, Triangular Relations: A Time of Opportunity, PacNet No1, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 3 January 2008

He Wenping, China's unceasing efforts to resolve Darfur issue, China Daily, 3 January 2008

James Mulvenon, Chinese Military Leadership After the 17th Congress: Hu’s Guys or Whose Guys?, China Leadership Monitor, Winter 2008, Issue 23

Alan D. Romberg, Cross-Strait Relations: In Search of Peace, China Leadership Monitor, Winter 2008, Issue 23

Joseph Fewsmith, The 17th Party Congress: Informal Politics and Formal Institutions, China Leadership Monitor, Winter 2008, Issue 23

Shiping Tang and Haruko Satoh, Can China and Japan Think Together?, PacNet No 52, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 28 December 2007

Wang Yusheng, Balance of world power is changing rapidly, China Daily, 28 December 2007

J. Sean Curtin, Visit to open new page in ties, China Daily, 27 December 2007

Wang Yusheng, Policies that hinder international relations, China Daily, 27 December 2007

Zhao Jinping, China's trade accords boost region's stability, China Daily, 26 December 2007

Wu Miaofa, China playing a key role as UN member, China Daily, 24 December 2007

He Wenping, EU needs to change its mindset about Africa, China Daily, 21 December 2007

Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt and Andrew Small, Beijing's dictatorship diplomacy, 20 December 2007
Dan Blumenthal, Blind Into Beijing, The American, 20 December 2007

Charles Wolf, Our Misplaced Yuan Worries, Wall Street Journal, 15 December 2007

Shulong Chu, Iran’s Nuclear Act and U.S.-China Relations: The View from Beijing, China Brief, Volume 7, Issue 23, 13 December 2007

Chris Zambelis, The Iranian Nuclear Question in U.S.-China Relations, China Brief, Volume 7, Issue 23, 13 December 2007

Wang Ping, China must promote its cultural industry, China Daily, 12 December 2007

Jerome A. Cohen, A just legal system, International Herald Tribune, 11 December 2007

Liu Junhong, Talks signal boost in China-Japan relations, China Daily, 30 November 2007

Yoshihide Soeya, Japan sees value of neighborly ties, China Daily, 28 November 2007

Yang Yi, PLA vessel of peace, friendship to Japan, China Daily, 27 November 2007

Debasish Roy Chowdhury, What ails oil? Surely not China, China Daily, 22 November 2007

Zhai Kun, Harmony through East Asia friendship, China Daily, 19 November 2007

Zhao Qizheng, China committed to world harmony goal, China Daily, 15 November 2007

Joseph S. Nye, UN's power cannot be ignored, China Daily, 15 November 2007

Albert Keidel, The limits of a smaller, poorer China, Financial Times, 13 November 2007

Robert Dujarric, Fukuda's opportunity to boost US ties, China Daily, 13 November 2007

Wang Zhenmin, One country, two systems, a success, China Daily, 12 November 2007

Huang Jiashu, A common desire for cross-Straits peace, China Daily, 9 November 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's economic muscle 'shrinks' BBC News, 17 December 2007

China Scouts Colleges to Fill Ranks of Modern Army Washington Post, 17 December 2007

Premier: China to continue World Bank support in helping developing nations Xinhua News Agency, 17 December 2007

Who will turn the carbon tide? Look to China International Herald Tribune, 16 December 2007

China's Xinhua News launches African service Bloomberg, 16 December 2007

In China, Farming Fish in Toxic Waters New York Times, 15 December 2007

Russia firmly opposes Taiwan referendum over U.N. membership Xinhua News Agency, 15 December 2007

Report: Canada's trade with China at record level Xinhua News Agency, 15 December 2007

For mining victims in China, pages quickly turned International Herald Tribune, 14 December 2007

Chinese website to expose air polluters Financial Times, 14 December 2007

For China and Vietnam, a Highway Link Means Speedy Growth New York Times, 14 December 2007

Vietnam-to-China road to be built BBC News, 14 December 2007

China softens tone on Japan’s war crimes Financial Times, 14 December 2007

Hong Kong Leader Presses China for Vote New York Times, 13 December 2007

China and US to speed treaty on investing Financial Times, 13 December 2007

U.S. and Chinese Officials Duel on Economic Issues New York Times, 13 December 2007

Chinese Remember 'Nanking Massacre' Associated Press, 13 December 2007

China, U.S. to cooperate on use of strategic oil reserves Xinhua News Agency, 13 December 2007

China Agrees to Post U.S. Safety Officials in Its Food Factories New York Times, 12 December 2007

Suspicions in U.S. That China Has Put Ban on Hollywood Films New York Times, 12 December 2007

China chides Vietnam over island dispute Reuters, 12 December 2007

Inflation Picks Up in China; Trade Gap Grows New York Times, 12 December 2007

Agreement With China to Regulate Some Drugs New York Times, 12 December 2007

China, Niue establish diplomatic ties Xinhua News Agency, 12 December 2007

China, U.S. sign substantial agreements, paving way for strategic dialogue Xinhua News Agency, 11 December 2007

Darfur rebels claim Sudan oil field attack Financial Times, 11 December 2007

Senegalese president calls China great partner for Africa Xinhua News Agency, 10 December 2007

China hopes to establish free trade zone with ROK at an early date Xinhua News Agency, 10 December 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's Sinopec, Iran sign oilfield development contract Xinhua News Agency, 10 December 2007

No progress on human rights in China: report Taipei Times, 10 December 2007

Iran signs $2bn oil deal with China Financial Times, 9 December 2007

China Link Suspected in Lab Hacking New York Times, 9 December 2007
China-Myanmar economic ties make new progress Xinhua News Agency, 9 December 2007

Trucks Power China’s Economy, at a Suffocating Cost New York Times, 8 December 2007
Chinese 'border gesture' to India BBC News, 7 December 2007

Wave of mixed signals as U.S. ship is snubbed International Herald Tribune, 7 December 2007
China media less aggressive in foreign coverage International Herald Tribune, 7 December 2007
PLA delegation leaves for Turkey, Israel Xinhua News Agency, 7 December 2007

Crimes by Juveniles Rise, China Says Agence France-Presse, 6 December 2007

Chinese banks put curbs on Iran Financial Times, 6 December 2007

China places great importance on co-op with Africa Xinhua News Agency, 6 December 2007

Steep rise in hacking attacks from China Financial Times, 5 December 2007

France calls for EU's lifting of arms sales ban on China Xinhua News Agency, 5 December 2007

Kitty Hawk’s Taiwan passage angers Beijing Financial Times, 4 December 2007

China and India resist emissions cap calls Financial Times, 4 December 2007

China Says US Agrees: Forget Navy Spat Associated Press, 4 December 2007

China upset at Kitty Hawk's Taiwan Strait transit Reuters, 4 December 2007

Chinese, U.S. officials meet for defense consultations Xinhua News Agency, 4 December 2007

Date set for Indo-China exercises BBC News, 3 December 2007

EU reaffirms one China policy, opposes Taiwan's proposal for UN membership Xinhua News Agency, 3 December 2007

China-Japan talks a sign of warming ties Financial Times, 3 December 2007

China, Japan try to resolve growing gas issue Associated Press, 3 December 3007

Chinese, Japanese foreign ministers hold talks Xinhua News Agency, 1 December 2007

China's warship concludes goodwill visit to Japan Xinhua News Agency, 1 December 2007

China explains snub of ships Associated Press, 30 November 2007

China Blocked Another U.S. Ship: Pentagon Reuters, 30 November 2007

US Moves to Defuse Naval Row with China Agence France Presse, 30 November 2007

U.S. ship transits Taiwan Strait after China flap Reuters, 30 November 2007

Bush says he attaches great importance to U.S.-China ties Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

China asks German official to "stop blemishing its image" Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

China congratulates Musharraf on re-election Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

Chinese FM meets Israeli PM Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China blames U.S. for denial of ship visit to Hong Kong International Herald Tribune, 29 November 2007
U.S. Protests China's Denial of Navy Ship Washington Post, 29 November 2007
China fuels confusion over US carrier spat Financial Times, 29 November 2007
China says Sino-U.S. ties disturbed by "erroneous actions" of U.S. Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

'State Security' Arrests in China Doubled in '06 Washington Post, 29 November 2007
China agrees to end a dozen subsidies that trouble trade relations International Herald Tribune, 29 November 2007
US claims victory in subsidies battle Financial Times, 29 November 2007
Chinese media reports Tibet riot BBC News, 29 November 2007
China increases estimate of people with HIV Associated Press, 29 November 2007
Merkel puts rights at heart of foreign policy Financial Times, 29 November 2007
China, EU outline future strategic partnership Xinhua News Agency, 29 November 2007

Criticism as EU-China talks begin BBC News, 28 November 2007
China’s Denial of Port Calls by U.S. Ships Worries Navy New York Times, 28 November 2007
Pentagon protests China's refusal of port entry for U.S. ships Associated Press, 28 November 2007
Berlin pressed to mend ties with Beijing Financial Times, 28 November 2007
China Says Three Gorges Dam Is Not Responsible for Landslides New York Times, 28 November 2007
Chinese warship makes historic trip to Japan Associated Press, 28 November 2007
Chinese FM announces five principles to promote Middle East peace Xinhua News Agency, 28 November 2007

China calls for more int'l efforts to tackle humanitarian challenges Xinhua News Agency, 28 November 2007

China Rejects Europe’s Call for Currency to Rise Faster New York Times, 28 November 2007
China Revels in View From Its First Lunar Orbiter Washington Post, 27 November 2007
China Deal Gives Lift to Revival of Fission New York Times, 27 November 2007
China vigorously defends Three Gorges Dam project International Herald Tribune, 27 November 2007
China hopes EU will continue its support on Taiwan issue Xinhua News Agency, 27 November 2007

Barroso says EU wants to view China "in no way as a threat" Xinhua News Agency, 27 November 2007

China to buy 160 Airbus planes worth $17.4 bln Xinhua News Agency, 27 November 2007

Airbus Part of $30 Billion in Contracts With China New York Times, 27 November 2007
China rejects Sarkozy calls on renminbi Financial Times, 26 November 2007
China, Arab countries to hold second seminar on relations Xinhua News Agency, 26 November 2007

China, France sign 8-bln-Euro nuclear energy deal Xinhua News Agency, 26 November 2007

China's Naval Rebuff Could Be Reply to Dalai Lama's Medal Washington Post, 24 November 2007
China, Russia to build 10-mln-ton oil refinery in Tianjin Xinhua News Agency, 24 November 2007

Taiwan Acts to Bar Judge; W.T.O. Upset Reuters, 24 November 2007
China Cracking Down on Illegal Currency Conversion New York Times, 23 November 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China tells U.S. ships to go and then return International Herald Tribune, 22 November 2007

EU issues threat to China over trade gap Financial Times, 22 November 2007

Chinese Warship Visits Japan New York Times, 22 November 2007

China to Address Issues Around Dam New York Times, 22 November 2007

Sarkozy heading to China Associated Press, 22 November 2007

Chinese FM to attend int'l meeting on Middle East Xinhua News Agency, 22 November 2007

Senior PLA officer leaves for visits to Sweden, Bulgaria Xinhua News Agency, 22 November 2007

Chinese vice premier starts official visit to Cyprus Xinhua News Agency, 22 November 2007

A few (edited) words on Chinese censorship Financial Times, 21 November 2007

Merkel defends her policy on Russia and China International Herald Tribune, 21 November 2007

Germans fear backlash as China ties cool Financial Times, 21 November 2007

China Wins Trade Ruling About Paper New York Times, 21 November 2007

For N. Koreans, China Imports Open Window To the World Washington Post, 21 November 2007

UN expects China to expand participation in peacekeeping missions Xinhua News Agency, 21 November 2007

Wen: China willing to further develop strategic co-op with India Xinhua News Agency, 21 November 2007

China voices alarm at dollar weakness Financial Times, 20 November 2007
Germany looks to Asia, at China's expense International Herald Tribune, 20 November 2007
China urges Germany to mend bilateral ties as soon as possible Xinhua News Agency, 20 November 2007

China pledges to enhance co-op with ASEAN in non-traditional security fields Xinhua News Agency, 20 November 2007

Chinese Premier attends ASEAN Plus Three Summit Xinhua News Agency, 20 November 2007

China wins major Afghan project BBC News, 20 November 2007

Sino-Japanese thaw gathers pace Financial Times, 20 November 2007

FM spokesman: China strongly opposes U.S. recent report Xinhua News Agency, 19 November 2007

Choking on Growth: Chinese Dam Projects Criticized for Their Human Costs New York Times, 19 November 2007
Kazakhstan in nuclear deal with Beijing Financial Times, 19 November 2007
China to donate $1 mln for cyclone victims in Bangladesh Xinhua News Agency, 19 November 2007

In 'e-waste' heartland, a toxic China Associated Press, 18 November 2007
Defense minister says Taiwan cannot withstand PRC invasion on its own Taiwan News, 18 November 2007

China, Russia report major progress in natural gas negotiations Xinhua News Agency, 18 November 2007

Montenegro hopes to benefit from China's experience of economic development Xinhua News Agency, 17 November 2007

Ambitions propel Asian nations into space Los Angeles Times, 17 November 2007
China pulls out of Iran sanctions meeting Financial Times, 16 November 2007
China Stand on Imports Upsets U.S. New York Times, 16 November 2007

Sino-French power equipment venture debuts in E China Xinhua News Agency, 16 November 2007

Chinese Spying Is a Threat, Panel Says Washington Post, 16 November 2007

China Pursuing Aggressive Spying Program: US Commission Agence France Presse, 16 November 2007
China, New Zealand hold initial strategic consultation between armed forces Xinhua News Agency, 15 November 2007

China encourages Iran to continue dialogues, co-op with IAEA, EU Xinhua News Agency, 15 November 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

US approves PAC-2 support system sale Taipei Times, 15 November 2007

Taiwan squeezed as US and China negotiate Guardian, 14 November 2007

China, Japan hold consultations on East China Sea issue Xinhua News Agency, 14 November 2007

Dire climate warning linked to China and India International Herald Tribune, 14 November 2007

Sino-African trade likely to hit $100 bln before 2010 Xinhua News Agency, 14 November 2007

Iran looking to Russia and China to help modernise air force Daily Times, 14 November 2007

Iran and China vow to boost ties Reuters, 13 November 2007

Proposed missile defense upgrade for Taiwan announced Agence France-Presse, 13 November 2007

China learns to click carefully Financial Times, 13 November 2007

Yahoo Settles With Chinese Journalists Associated Press, 13 November 2007

China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan Xinhua News Agency, 13 November 2007

China, ADB support other GMS members in poverty-reduction monitoring Xinhua News Agency, 13 November 2007

China minister heads to Iran for nuclear talks Reuters, 12 November 2007

China trade surplus soars to record The Australian, 12 November 2007

India, China hold 1st security, defence consultations Hindu, 12 November 2007

India-China-Russia in new strategic agreement Malaysia Sun, 12November 2007

China traps online dissent Financial Times, 12 November 2007

Chinese Muckraking a High-Stakes Gamble Washington Post, 12 November 2007

China's "citizen" reporters dodge censors and critics Reuters, 12 November 2007

Chinese military leader meets Indian guest Xinhua News Agency, 12 November 2007

Chinese, Afghan military leaders hold talks Xinhua News Agency, 12 November 2007

US Congress proposes UN bid support Taipei Times, 11 November 2007

China Juggles Tombs, Dragon Boats and Marx New York Times, 10 November 2007

EU asks US to join in push for economic governance to absorb rise of China Associated Press 8 November 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China Urges Iran to ‘Respond Positively’ on Arms New York Times, 9 November 2007
Revalue renminbi to rebalance trade, says EU Financial Times, 9 November 2007
India Helping Taiwan with Nuke Project, Report Claims Taiwan News, 9 November 2007
Chinese Calls Prompts CBC to Pull Show New York Times, 9 November 2007
China changes public holiday schedule International Herald Tribune, 9 November 2007
Wider global role urged for Japan Los Angeles Times, 9 November 2007
Beijing inches towards tougher stance on Iran Financial Times, 8 November 2007
China, Kazakhstan ink gas pipeline agreement Xinhua News Agency, 8 November 2007
Little-Known Entrepreneurs Putting China Near Top of Billionaires’ List New York Times, 7 November 2007
China, Indonesia sign agreement on defense cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 7 November 2007
China 'to be largest energy user' BBC News, 7 November 2007,
Cuts Urged in China’s and India’s Energy Growth New York Times, 7 November 2007
China, Russia sign joint communique, pledging to broaden strategic co-op Xinhua News Agency, 6 November 2007
China's Hu Meets U.S. Gates After "Candid" Talks Reuters, 6 November 2007
Yahoo CEO repents over China dissident Financial Times, 6 November 2007
Protector of Lake Loses Appeal in Chinese Court New York Times, 6 November 2007
China, U.S. enhance understanding, trust in military ties Xinhua News Agency, 6 November 2007
China and U.S. To Establish Military Hotline Washington Post, 6 November 2007
Chinese premier arrives in Russia for official visit Xinhua News Agency, 5 November 2007
Gates in Beijing for Talks on Military Buildup New York Times, 5 November 2007
China, Africa celebrate anniversary of Beijing Summit Xinhua News Agency, 4 November 2007
China concerned about Pakistan's state of emergency Xinhua News Agency, 4 November 2007
China Suspends Exports From 750 Toy Makers New York Times, 2 November 2007internet marketingChinese premier tables four-point proposal on enhancing SCO cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 2 November 2007
Chinese premier calls for accelerated Russian pipeline construction Xinhua News Agency, 2 November 2007
Beijing Names Taiwanese Spy Hacker Straits Times, 2 November 2007
China-Russia trade reaches $34.9 bln in first nine months Xinhua News Agency, 1 November 2007
China Says Hackers Also Target Its Computers Straits Times, 31 October 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

China’s 17th Party Congress: Maintaining Delicate Balances, By David Shambaugh, Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary, November 2007.

Japan’s new U.S. dilemma, P.S. Suryanarayana, The Hindu, 5 November 2007

China's balancing act: Guns vs rice, By Michael S Chase, Asia Times, 4 November 2007.

What if Beijing is right? By Howard W. French, International Herald Tribune, 2 November 2007.

Power succession in China, China Post, 3 November 2007.

Latin America in step with China, By Cynthia Watson, Asia Times, 2 November 2007.

China rocketing ahead in space program, China Daily, 1 November 2007.

Don't ignore Africa, By Deep K Datta-Ray, Times of India, 31 October 2007.

Communist Party's changing criteria, By Frank Ching, China Post, 31 October 2007.

A velvet divorce in China, By M K Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, 31 October 2007.

China's path to world peace and prosperity, By Qin Xiaoying, China Daily, 30 23 October 2007.

Domestic weapons needed to ensure nation's safety, By Ping-jung Ho, 30 October 2007.

Darfur peace achievable through dialogue, By Zhang Dong, China Daily, 30 October 2007.

China reaps a moon harvest, By Antoaneta Bezlova, Asia Times, 23 October 2007.

United Nations for Taiwan? How will China and the U.S. React? By Ching-Lung Huang, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, Brookings, 29 October 2007.

Hu Jintao's `peace offer' is nothing of the sort, By Lai I-chung, 27 October 2007.

Hu's 'olive branch' breaks in Taiwan, By By Ting-I Tsai, Asia Times, 27 October 2007.

The rise of the 'red capitalists', By Willy Lam International Herald Tribune, 26 October 2007.

PM amends diplomatic policies, By Feng Zhaokui, China Daily, 26 October 2007.

By the light of a Chinese moon, By Peter Navarro, Asia Times, 26 October 2007.

China to increase military transparency, By Luo Yuan, China Daily, 25 October 2007.

Beijing’s difficulty in translating ‘democracy’, By Richard McGregor, Financial Times, 24 October 2007.

Hu searches for new harmony, John Lee, Canberra Times, 24 October 2007.

Hu's steady march on power, By Chong-Pin Lin, International Herald Tribune, 23 October 2007.

China's grip on Tibet, By H.D.S. Greenway, Boston Globe, 23 October 2007.

Rapid Reaction: The 17th Party Congress, by Drew Thompson, The National Interest Online, 23 October 2007.

China is on the right path to development, By Jiang Yong, China Daily, 23 October 2007.

Russia and China’s challenge for the west, By Gideon Rachman, Financial Times, 23 October 2007.

China's Elite Aims for Stability, By by Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Businessweek, 23 October 2007.

Where the dull lead the dynamic, By Kent Ewing, Asia Times, 23 October 2007.

Roots of China’s miracle, By Yasheng Huang, Financial Times, 21October 2007.

A balance of power, By James Button, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2007.

Time ripe for Chinese firms to go overseas, By Pedro Nueno, China Daily, 19 October 2007.

Three factors to remember, By Qin Xiaoying, China Daily, 19 October 2007.

What Hu Jintao really meant, Editorial, Boston Globe, 18 October 2007.

China faces a tricky balancing act in Burma, By Priscilla Clapp, Financial Times, 17 October 2007.

Shaping the future of China at a challenging time, By Pallavi Aiyar, The Hindu, 15 October 2007

How Hu can break free from political gridlock, By Minxin Pei, Financial Times, 11 October 2007.

PAPERS & REPORTS

Party Congress - Continuity and Change, By D. S. Rajan, Paper no. 2422, South Asia Analysis Group, 23 October 2007.
India-US Strategic Partnership: Strategic Reverberations From Russia and China Create Implications for India's Security, By Subhash Kapila, Paper no. 2423, South Asia Analysis Group, 23 October 2007.
India-China Competition Revealed in Ongoing Border Disputes By Mohan Malik, Power and Interest News Report, 9 October 2007.
Globalization: Implications of and for the Modern / Post-modern, Navies of the Asia Pacific, By Geoffrey Till, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Working Paper No 140, Nanyang Technological University, October 2007.
China in Oceania, By Terence Wesley-Smith, Pacific Islands Policy, No. 2, East-West Center, 2007.
Corruption Threatens China’s Future By Minxin Pei, Policy Brief No. 55, Carnegie Endowment, October 2007.
Disabling DPRK Nuclear Facilities By David Albright and Paul Brannan, United States Institute of Peace Working Paper, October 2007.
Hong Kong Ten Years On: An Assessment of the Special Administrative Region By Kerry Brown, Chatham House Briefing Papers, October 2007.
China’s Looming Crisis—Inflation Returns By Albert Keidel, Policy Brief No. 54, Carnegie Endowment, September 2007.
Stopping a nuclear arms race between America and China By Hugh White, Policy Brief, Lowy Institute, August 2007.
Foundations for Modern Approaches to the China Security Question By by John Lee, Working Paper 405, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University, July 2007.
Case studies in Chinese diplomacy By Stuart Harris, Working Papers 2007/2, Department of International Relations, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University, June 2007.

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's next step in space: New rockets for satellites and probes Associated Press, 31 October 2007
China's Olympic torch relay: 'Harmony' the goal CNN, 31 October 2007
China flying to the moon China Post, 30 October 2007
Israel hails China's "positive influence" on Middle East affairs Xinhua News Agency, 30 October 2007
China rejects Israeli call for Iran sanctions Xinhua News Agency, 30 October 2007
Chinese Arrest 774 In Product Crackdown Associated Press, 30 October 2007
China’s CDB seals Nigerian deal Financial Times, 30 October 2007
Ahead of India Visit, Merkel Signals Shift in Asia Policy Deutsche Welle, 29 October 2007
Chinese ambassador: Pakistan, China should push bilateral ties forward Xinhua News Agency, 29 October 2007
Jordanian king highly appreciates China's rapid pace of development Xinhua News Agency, 28 October 2007
US panel calls for arms sale approval Taipei Times, 28 October 2007
Livni to China to push Iran sanctions Jerusalem Post, 28 October 2007
China dismisses sanctions against Iran Islamic Republic News Agency, 27 October 2007
China, ASEAN vow to strengthen ties Xinhua News Agency, 27 October 2007
Hu looks for new Taiwan approach But China's soft stance may change if moves toward independence continue Yomiuri Shimbun, 27 October 2007
EU members back Taiwan's U.N. bid Taiwan News, 27 October 2007
India, China not in race: Sonia The Telegraph, 27 October 2007
Turkmen president: Construction of gas pipeline between Turkmenistan, China will promote regional development Xinhua News Agency, 26 October 2007
China hails Sonia's 'milestone' visit, for better ties Hindustan Times, 26 October 2007
Gandhi on goodwill visit to China BBC News, 26 October 2007
China Sends Its First Probe for the Moon Into Space New York Times, 25 October 2007
Chinese Satellite Heading for Lunar Orbit Showcases Ambitious Space Program Washington Post, 25 October 2007
Merkel coming to India, China wary Hindustan Times, 25 October 2007
China supports India playing a larger role in UN affairs Press Trust of India, 25 October 2007
India, China to set up new working group on border issue Hindustan Times, 25 October 2007
BJP slams govt on Chinese incursions NDTV, 25 October 2007
China's oppression of Taiwan futile: Top US official Radio Taiwan International, 25 October 2007
China denies signing deal with Iran on selling fighter jets Xinhua News Agency, 25 October 2007
Chinese envoy holds talks with Sudanese officials on Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 25 October 2007
China tells Sudan to ensure safety after attack claim Reuters, 25 October 2007
Unity Lacking On Diplomatic Approach to Burma's Junta Washington Post, 25 October 2007
China growth slows but more tightening in store Reuters, 25 October 2007
China's special envoy for Darfur arrives in Sudan Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Putin hails people's diplomacy in Russia-China ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Russia, China and India talk energy Russia Today, 24 October 2007
Trilateral cooperation key to democratisation of relations Hindu, 24 October 2007
China offers tepid backing for India bid for UN council seat Associated Press, 24 October 2007
China promises to support UN envoy's mediation on Myanmar issue Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
EU security chief urges UN, G-8 reforms to better reflect global power distribution Associated Press, 24 October 2007
DPP head calls for debate with opposition on defense budget cuts Central News Agency, 24 October 2007
Beijing's rocketing ambition BBC News, 24 October 2007
US to foster trade ties with China - Paulson China Daily, 24 October 2007
Chinese, Costa Rican presidents agree to build long, deep bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Beijing’s difficulty in translating ‘democracy’ Financial Times, 24 October 2007
Paulson wants faster China yuan rise Reuters, 23 October 2007
Next leader Xi Jinping and other ‘princelings’ rise to power in China Kansas City Star, 23 October 2007
U.S. probes engines in Chinese military helicopters Reuters, 23 October 2007
U.S. analysts expect caution from new China leadership Reuters, 22 October 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Canadian engines turn up in Chinese attack helicopter International Herald Tribune, 23 October 2007

In China, the More Things Change . . . New York Times, 23 October 2007

India's Gandhi to visit China as ties show strain Reuters, 23 October 2007

China Parades Next Generation of Leaders Washington Post, 23 October 2007

China to seek advice from private oil companies on energy law Tehran Times, 23 October 2007

'Princeling' Xi Jinping set to follow China's Hu Telegraph, 23 October 2007

Politburo in China Gets Four New Members New York Times, 22 October 2007

China's Hu reappointed military commission head after promoting new generals Associated Press, 22 October 2007

China's party proudly holds the line Los Angeles Times, 22 October 2007

China announces new party line-up Financial Times, 22 October 2007

New China standing committee members BBC News, 22 October 2007

Beijing leaders assert control Financial Times, 22 October 2007

Capitalists welcomed into China party fold Independent, 22 October 2007

China's propaganda tsar enjoyed meteoric rise Reuters, 22 October 2007

Hu pledges to continue reforms, follow foreign policy of peace Hindu, 22 October 2007

Military not producing 'blackout bombs': MND official Central News Agency, 22 October 2007

Taiwan to Develop 'Blackout Bomb': Report Agence France Presse, 22 October 2007

Meet to aid in evolving a trilateral format: Russia Hindu, 22 October 2007

Germany says Chinese state is behind cyber spying Reuters, 22 October 2007

Ghost road to boost India-China trade Financial Times, 22 October 2007

Chinese President consolidates his power base Globe and Mail, 21 October 2007

Protectionist din accompanies China Congress Reuters, 21 October 2007

Analysts disagree on significance of Hu's olive branch Taipei Times, 21 October 2007

China’s rich spark dissent from below Sunday Times, 21 October 2007

Natural-Resources Funds Rise With Demand for Raw Materials Washington Post, 21 October 2007

Premier denies development of nuclear weapons Central News Agency, 20 October 2007

China's Hu in control of rapidly modernising military Agence France-Presse, 20 October 2007

China seen becoming biggest security market in Asia Pacific Inquirer.net, 20 October 2007

China refutes Japan's blame on East China Sea issue Xinhua News Agency, 20 October 2007

G7 pressures China to let currency rise Reuters, 19 October 2007

Pakistan-China shared values as well as rich cultural interaction: Ambassador Associated Press of Pakistan, 19 October 2007

China tells critics not to politicise Olympics Reuters, 19 October 2007

No peace accord possible under 'one China' framework: president Central News Agency, 19 October 2007

Foreign ministers of China, Russia, India to meet on trilateral cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007

China "strongly dissatisfied" with U.S. Congressional-Executive annual report Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007

Year of Greek culture starts in China Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007

Bush and Congress Honor Dalai Lama New York Times, 18 October 2007

Human Rights Watch seeks China's intervention in Myanmar Press Trust Of India, 18 October 2007

Taiwan Leader Dismisses Hu Overture New York Times, 18 October 2007

China again urged to help end repression in Myanmar Reuters, 18 October 2007

Dubai Ports redux over China deal CNN Money, 18 October 2007

China to send more riot police on UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

US stalling may have ramifications By Kurt Campbell, Taipei Times, 19 October 2007

China’s Economic Puzzle Editorial, New York Times, 19 October 2007

A frustrating week on another planet Wesley Pruden, Washington Times, 19 October 2007

Big Red Checkbook By John Feffer, The Nation, 5 November, 2007 issue, 18 October 2007

History repeats itself in Myanmar By Li Yu-chen, Taiwan Journal, 18 October 2007

Common exercise, different goals By Yu Bin, International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007

China in new phase of world integration By Zhang Tuosheng, China Daily, 17 October 2007

One country or two systems? By Philip Bowring, International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007

China faces a tricky balancing act in Burma By Priscilla Clapp, Financial Times, 17 October 2007

Peaceful development China Daily, 17 October 2007

New social strata has a vital role to play By Zhuang Congsheng, China Daily, 16 October 2007

Harmony within grasp China Daily, 16 October 2007

Hu reads his script By John Ng, Asia Times, 16 October 2007

Cross-Straits relations China Daily, 16 October 2007

Two Steps Back By Mahesh Rangarajan, The Telegraph, 16 October 2007

Is India-US nuclear accord dead? By Brajesh Upadhyay, BBC News, 16 October 2007

Party diplomacy helps build global harmony By Yu Sui, China Daily, 15 October 2007

China doesn't own the future By Walter Russell Mead, Los Angeles Times, 14 October 2007

The G8 leaves aid pledges for Africa largely unfulfilled By Hugh Williamson, Financial Times, 14 October 2007

Can India afford an ethical foreign policy? By Shashi Tharoor, Times of India, 14 October 2007

How Hu Can Break Free From Political Gridlock By Minxin Pei, Financial Times, 12 October 2007

Voices from Afar: Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars? By by Dan Steinbock, The National Interest, 12 October 2007

More powerful than ever: How China’s Communist party is firming its grip By Richard McGregor, Financial Times, 11 October 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Bush urges China to meet with the Dalai Lama Reuters, 18 October 2007
EU to strengthen human rights co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007

With One Eye on China, Bush Receives Dalai Lama New York Times, 17 October 2007
Bush Dismisses Chinese Concerns Over Lama Visit Washington Post, 17 October 2007

Dalai Lama Is Honored on Capitol Hill New York Times, 17 October 2007
Dalai Lama Meets With Bushes Washington Post, 17 October 2007
Stamp promoting UN role for Taiwan is source of contention Associated Press, 17 October 2007
EU trade chief calls for aggressive action against China International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007
China’s Leader Closes Door to Reform New York Times, 16 October 2007
Economy key to survival, Hu tells congress The Age, 16 October 2007
Web dissent on the rise in China BBC News, 16 October 2007
China eyes joining space station project Associated Press, 16 October 2007
We will not negotiate with bullies, Taipei official says Taipei Times, 16 October 2007
China to launch moon orbiter Xinhua News Agency, 16 October 2007

High stakes for China as party congress begins Guardian, 15 October 2007
Social Tensions Confront China's Harmony Associated Press, 15 October 2007
China Cancels Human Rights Talks With Germany Spiegel, 15 October 2007
Hu: More Open China in Future Associated Press, 15 October 2007
China no military threat to others - Hu RIA Novosti, 15 October 2007
Hu and Jiang: the shifting sands of Chinese politics Sydney Morning Herald, 15 October 2007
US, EU, Japan press China at WTO over promises to open markets Associated Press, 15 October 2007
China strongly urges the U.S. to cancel arrangement on gold medal award to Dalai Lama Xinhua News Agency, 15 October 2007

Chian plans to build 10 anti-malaria centers in Africa this year Xinhua News Agency, 14 October 2007

All change as Chinese face game of their life The Observer, 14 October 2007
Security Tight Ahead of Chinese Communist Party Congress VOA News, 14 October 2007
Chen rejects criticism of aid in Pacific Taipei Times, 14 October 2007
China's top communists to take notice of resurgent India Times of India, 14 October 2007
Zimbabwe: China Pledges to Continue Supporting Zim The Herald, 14 October 2007
Japan-China-India triangle key to Asia Yomiuri Shimbun, 13 October 2007
China Sept crude imports inch up, stockdraw eyed Reuters, 12 October 2007
Chinese Exports Continue to Rise Despite Setbacks New York Times, 12 October 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

New Chinese Hierarchy May Crimp President’s Power New York Times, 13 October 2007

UNSC statement a show of intl unity Yomiuri Shimbun, 13 October 2007

16th CPC Central Committee holds 7th plenum, issues communique Xinhua News Agency, 12 October 2007

China says Myanmar issue should be resolved by Myanmar itself Xinhua News Agency, 12 October 2007

Party to vet future leaders of China The Australian, 12 October 2007

Dam Project to Displace Millions More in China New York Times, 12 October 2007

Businessman's Defeat Illustrates Party's Rule Washington Post, 12 October 2007

Arms Easy to Buy for Myanmar Junta Associated Press, 12 October 2007

Pressure on China as trade surplus soars Financial Times, 12 October 2007

Millions More to Move for Chinese Dam Associated Press, 12 October 2007

Beijing police brawl over pastor; 5 injured Associated Press, 12 October 2007

MOFA sets budget at NT$31.56 billion for 2008 Central News Agency, 12 October 2007

China decries United States award for Dalai Lama Reuters, 12 October 2007

China defends police in arrest of North Koreans Agence France-Presse, 12 October 2007

Taiwan's Chen takes party reins, resists China Reuters, 11 October 2007

China rulers 'silencing dissent' BBC News, 11 October 2007

Nation's advanced weaponry featured in National Day parade China Post, 11 October 2007

China detains activist before Communist Party meet: son Reuters, 11 October 2007

China censor's grip tightening on Internet Reuters, 11 October 2007

China sends five peacekeepers to Darfur in advance Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007

China opposes U.S. gold medal award to Dalai Lama Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007

China, Japan start fresh talks on East China Sea Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007

Japan calls for calm after double ten military review Agence France-Presse, 11 October 2007

Taiwan Stages Military Parade Associated Press, 10 October 2007

EU, China agree to end textile quotas Xinhua News Agency, 10 October 2007

Corruption poses ‘lethal threat’ to China Financial Times, 10 October 2007

China opposes sanctions against Myanmar Xinhua News Agency, 9 October 2007

India Plays Down Trip by UN Atomic Chief Associated Press, 9 October 2007

UN and ADB joint report: China leads way of reducing poverty Xinhua News Agency, 9 October 2007

Japan to deploy F-15 fighter jets on Okinawa amid concerns about China military Associated Press, 9 October 2007

China Land Activist Tortured in Prison Associated Press, 8 October 2007

China's CNPC invests in oil refinery in Chad Agence France-Presse, 8 October 2007

Situation in Myanmar poses no threat to peace, security, China says Xinhua News Agency, 6 October 2007